Detectives have taken a woman into custody over the alleged assault of a toddler at a Perth shopping centre.
CCTV captured the moment the woman allegedly approached a mother who was holding her two-year-old child, before she struck the toddler in the face at the East Victoria Park shopping centre just before 1.30pm on Tuesday.
The toddler suffered facial injuries.
Police released a photo and the name of the 21-year-old asking for the public's help to find her.
She was arrested at Mirrabooka Shopping Centre just after 11am on Wednesday.
Charges are yet to be laid.
Anyone with information relating to her whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
Information can be provided anonymously.
Please refer to incident report number where possible 221024134518007.
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